ALWAYS HEAR BOTH SIDES OF A STORY

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I learnt many years ago to listen to both sides of a story to reach an informed position before taking a decision over any matter.

The reason why this is so important is because many people throw out rumours, half-truths and outright lies sometimes just to make their side of the story appear credible.

This is the why the justice system gives someone a chance to defend himself over an accusation to enable the presiding judge deliver a verdict based on the facts of the case and not just sentiments thrown up by either party to the case.

Let us examine what God’s Word says about this in Proverbs 18:17 (GNTD), “The first person to speak in court always seems right until his opponent begins to question him.”

It is quite unfortunate that some people do not understand the gravity of telling lies and forming lies against another person just to suit their evil intentions.

You find this very common in homes where the woman is trying to get her partner to throw out his child from marriage to his late spouse.

Some people tell lies against others to the extent that their listeners would take laws into their hands and harm an innocent victim of the lie without hearing from the person.

It is pertinent to note that God Almighty and Father of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ knows the intents and purposes of every human heart and so nothing is hidden from His Holy sight, not even your subconscious thoughts!

The lesson for everyone here is to always seek to hear the other side of a story so you are not misled to sin against God by someone who is trying to curry your favour by deliberate falsehood.

For the tale bearer of false information, I would remind you of what God’s Word states in Exodus 23:1-3 (AMPC), “YOU SHALL not repeat or raise a false report; you shall not join with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.

2 You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you bear witness at a trial so as to side with a multitude to pervert justice.

3 Neither shall you be partial to a poor man in his trial [just because he is poor].”


Always remember that it is God Who has given this directive and it is in your own best interest to meditate on it and obey it without question.

A word is enough for the wise.

May the good Lord bless you as you heed His Word today, act on it and share with others in Jesus’ Most Righteous Name, Amen.

Gabriel Ama.
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